How do I reset my VW TDI?
To reset service light on VW Jetta TDI With the car off, press and hold the “0.0” trip reset button at the bottom right of the instrument cluster. Insert the key and turn it to “ON” but don’t start the engine. Let go of the “0.0” trip reset button.
How do you remove air from a car fuel system?
How to Bleed a Gasoline Line
- Fill up the gas tank with fuel.
- Start the engine but do not allow air into the system. Have a friend turn the key in the ignition to “Start” for approximately 3 seconds.
- Allocate approximately 20 minutes for the engine to sit if flooding occurs while bleeding the fuel lines.
What to do if your Jetta won’t start?
If it’s cold and you have a 2009-2012 Jetta CLICK HERE for information. This is by no means a comprehensive list of problems, just some of the most common. Use common sense when doing any testing and be sure that you won’t get run over if the car suddenly and unexpectedly springs to life.
What do you need for a TDI engine to start?
For the TDI engine to run, it needs three things: Sufficient air, sufficient fuel injected at the correct time and sufficient heat generated by compressing the air. HERE IS A LINK to the TDI FAQs about no starting.
What do you do when your car won’t start?
You turn the key to start and nothing happens. You don’t get any lights, beeps, buzzing, clicking or noises from the engine compartment. You turn the key to start and you get some of the lights, beeps buzzing or whatever, but no noises coming from the engine compartment.
Why does my TDI engine hesitate when accelerating?
Possible Causes of TDI Hesitation or Sputtering While Accelerating. There are a couple of possibilities to check out or tell your mechanic to check out. Excessive oil gathering near the lower end of the intercooler. Disconnect the lower hose of the intercooler with a container ready to catch any oil.